Dear Partners and Friends, As we enter the new year, we at the Mississippi Early Learning Alliance (MELA) want to reflect and celebrate all the ways we supported our partners working to improve the lives of Mississippi’s youngest children. In 2024, we saw growing awareness around the importance of affordable, accessible child care for families, … Read more
Alexis HicksAdvocacy & PolicyDirector Birth-to-Three Advocacy Coalition of Mississippi Recognizing the importance of early childhood education and development outcomes, the Mississippi Forum For the Future is proud to announce the launch of the Birth-to-Three Advocacy Coalition of Mississippi. The primary objective of this coalition is to enhance our understanding of the needs of young children … Read more
The Board of the Mississippi Early Learning Alliance is thrilled to share that Biz Harris has been promoted to the role of Executive Director.
Women of color are a cornerstone of early care and education. Nationally, the field is composed mostly of women, 40% of whom are people of color. Looking past the numbers, we at the Mississippi Early Learning Alliance (MELA) recognize that the perspectives and life experiences of women of color are critical to ensure the future … Read more